Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal
FairPosted for loadMcNairy County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of SR22 · Structure no. 550A0420001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A042 over N Fork Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.